How to hire a radiation technician

How to hire a radiation technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step radiation technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a radiation technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new radiation technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the radiation technician you need to hire. Certain radiation technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a radiation technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a radiation technician that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of radiation technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Radiation Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Radiation Technician	Nuclear technicians assist physicists, engineers, and other professionals in nuclear research and nuclear energy production. They operate special equipment used in these activities and monitor the levels of radiation that are produced.	$12-33
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patient Care
   • Radiation Safety
   • Pacs
   • OSHA
   • Radiation Treatments
   • Nuclear Power
   • C-Arm
   • NRC
   • Diagnostic Procedures
   • Respirators
   • Dosimeters
   • Decon
   • Laboratory Equipment
   • Radioactive Materials

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, GC-MS/FID/ECD and HPLC.
   • Enforce NRC requirements for clean rooms and radiation protocol for employees.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Publish numerous reports for BRL and AMSAA on NBC survivability and insurgency warfare.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your radiation technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A radiation technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, radiation technicians' average salary in south dakota is 27% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level radiation technicians earn 61% less than senior-level radiation technicians.
   • Certifications. A radiation technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a radiation technician's salary.

   Average radiation technician salary

   $43,400yearly

   $20.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level radiation technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a radiation technician job description

   A job description for a radiation technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a radiation technician job description:

   Radiation technician job description example

   PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation's Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work
   TM . For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
   The Radiation Oncology Technologist will administer radiation treatments and document appropriately. Performs quality assurance procedures per policy and monitors patients for potential reactions.
   Required Skills
   Knowledge of different treatment techniques and positioning.
   Communication skills.
   Technical skill in operation of therapeutic equipment.
   Basic understanding of physics and radiation safety.
   Ability and knowledge to work with patients ages adolescence through elderly
   
   Required Experience Education:
   
   Graduate from accredited Radiotherapy program.
   Must have valid R.T. and CRT certificates
   Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association
   
   
   Experience:
   
   One (1) year experience in radiation therapy preferred.
   Previous experience in the operation of different types of treatment machines including megavoltage accelerator.
   
   
   Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider - one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort - you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

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5. Post your job

   To find the right radiation technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with radiation technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit radiation technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your radiation technician job on Zippia to find and recruit radiation technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit radiation technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new radiation technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect radiation technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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